Australia vs India Highlights 2nd T20 at Melbourne: Australia overcome late wobble to beat India at MCG

Australia vs India Highlights: 2nd T20 at Melbourne

Australia secured a four-wicket victory over India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in the second T20I, taking a 1-0 lead in the five-match series.

Bowling Performance

Senior pacer Josh Hazlewood was the standout bowler for Australia, claiming 3 wickets for 13 runs and helping to bowl India out for a modest total of 125 runs. Indian bowlers Varun Chakravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, and Jasprit Bumrah each took a couple of wickets.

Batting Highlights

Australia’s strong start was anchored by openers Mitchell Marsh and Travis Head, who put on an explosive 51-run partnership in just over four overs. Their aggressive opening ensured Australia reached the target comfortably with several overs remaining.

Indian Efforts

Abhishek Sharma scored an impressive 68 runs off 37 balls.
Harshit Rana contributed a valuable 35 runs during the chase.
India’s bowlers mounted a late fightback, but it came too late to change the outcome.

“After the washout in Canberra, it’s the Mitchell Marsh-led hosts who bounce back with a clinical bowling performance in Melbourne to gain the series lead.”

This match concluded with Australia turning the tide after the rain-affected first game, showcasing a blend of sharp bowling and aggressive batting to overcome India’s challenge.

Summary

Australia’s balanced performance in bowling and batting under Mitchell Marsh’s leadership proved decisive in securing the win and taking the lead in the T20I series against India.

Author’s note: Australia’s ability to combine tight bowling with fiery batting helped them overcome India’s challenge and claim a crucial series lead.

Firstpost — 2025-10-31